The average train between Kassel and Cologne takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kassel and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kassel to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Kassel to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Kassel to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Cologne is 183 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt in around 3h 27m.